Botox™ Cosmetic
Botox™ Cosmetic is a spectacular product, a purified protein used to remarkably and temporarily reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. It is most commonly used to remove frown lines (those lines between the eyebrows), and can also greatly minimize forehead lines and crow's feet. Muscles surrounding your eyes tighten multiple times during the day. The tightening of these muscles eventually leaves creases or wrinkles on the skin. Injecting small doses of Botox™ Cosmetic directly into these muscles using a tiny needle allows the muscles to relax, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Patients usually experience very little to no discomfort during the procedure. The procedure takes approximately 10 minutes and most patients can return to their daily activities immediately after treatment. Wrinkles will not return for a period of three to five months following treatment. If you continue Botox™ Cosmetic treatments regularly, its effectiveness may actually increase, potentially lengthening the time between treatments.
Botox™ Cosmetic can also be used to treat excess sweating, particularly in the armpits and on the hands and feet. Many patients have a genetic tendency to sweat excessively. The glands that secrete perspiration can be selectively and effectively prevented from functioning, thereby greatly decreasing sweat.
